Erwin Rommel at Heraklion Airfield (Crete)

On 25 October 1942, the legendary Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (Oberbefehlshaber Panzerarmee "Africa") - a.k.a. "The Desert Fox" - made a brief stop on the Greek island of Crete on his way to his base of operations in North Africa. At Heraklion airfield, he was greeted by Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller (Kommmandeur 22. Infanterie-Division), who was the commander of the German troops on the island, and Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau (Fliegerführer "Africa"). Rommel himself was accompanied by Generalmajor Alfred Gause (Chef des Generalstabes Panzerarmee "Africa"). In these photos - by Kriegsberichter Hans Gross from Luftwaffe K.B.K. 7 - Rommel and Gause are wearing schwimmweste (life jackets). Meanwhile, Müller wore a tropenuniform (tropical uniform) and Waldau wore a Luftwaffe feldbluse (field uniform).

At the airfield of Heraklion, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel inspects the guard of honor while with the back to the camera is Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller and Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.


At the airfield of Heraklion, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel is greeted by Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau. Between them is Generalmajor Alfred Gause, Rommel's Chief of Staff.


Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel is walking with his entourages after landing in Heraklion airfield, Crete. From left to right: Rommel, Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller, unknown Luftwaffe officer, Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau, and Generalmajor Alfred Gause.

 

At the airfield of Heraklion, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel salutes Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.



At the airfield of Heraklion, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel chats with Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau. Behind Rommel is Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller.



At the airfield of Heraklion, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel with Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.

From left to right: Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller (Kommmandeur 22. Infanterie-Division), Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (Oberbefehlshaber Panzerarmee "Africa"), and Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau (Fliegerführer "Africa").



At the airfield of Heraklion (Crete), Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in the company of Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.



Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel with Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller at his side. Half visible at far right is Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.

At the airfield of Heraklion (Crete), Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in the company of Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller.

 

At the airfield of Heraklion (Crete), Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in the company of Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau. Behind them is Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller.

At the airfield of Heraklion (Crete), Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel step down the stairs, followed by Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller and Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau.

 

At the airfield of Heraklion (Crete), wearing a life jacket, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel is preparing to leave. Nearest to the camera is Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau, while at far right is Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller.

As Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel takes his place in the Dornier Do-215, Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau chats with an unidentified Luftwaffe officer. Blocked by von Waldau is Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller.

 

On board a Dornier Do-215, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel leaves the field of Heraklion for El Alamein, Egypt.

Generalleutnant Otto Hoffmann von Waldau, Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller and Luftwaffe airmen watches together while Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's plane leave the Heraklion airfield (Crete) and flew to El Alamein, Egypt.

Source :
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